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Zechariah 6:9 Explained in Context
Use this verse as a doorway into the larger passage—not as an isolated saying.
Verse 9. 9And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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Role in This Section
This verse introduces a new word of the LORD distinct from the chariot vision.
Read It With
- Zechariah 6:9-15
Read Zechariah 6:9 with 6:9-15. This verse introduces a new word of the LORD distinct from the chariot vision. The complete unit establishes this movement: A public crown sign-act uses Joshua and returnees' gifts to portray the coming Branch, temple building, glory, rule, priesthood, peaceful counsel, distant participation, and the continuing necessity of obedience.
Why It Needs Context
This verse introduces a new word of the LORD distinct from the chariot vision. That contribution depends on Zechariah 6:9-15; isolated teaching would detach this line from the complete prophetic movement.
Read Zechariah 6:9–15 together
Why these verses belong together: Returnee gifts, Joshua's crown, Branch, temple, throne, priesthood, peace, memorial, and distant builders require joint reading.
Verse 9. 9 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Verse 10. 10 Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah;
Verse 11. 11 Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;
Verse 12. 12 And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:
Verse 13. 13 Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
Verse 14. 14 And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of the LORD.
Verse 15. 15 And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.
Continue in Context
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Read Zechariah 6:9-15 — The Crown, the Branch, and Shared PeaceSources used for this context pointer
How certain is this explanation? strong
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Biblical text
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Exact location: Zechariah 6:9-15, pinned eng-kjv2006 USFM corpus
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Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible: Zechariah
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